1865-S $20 Liberty NGC MS61 SS Republic Shipwreck Small S Civil War Gold Coin

1865-S $20 Liberty Double Eagle – Small S Variety

NGC MS61 | SS Republic Shipwreck | Civil War Date | Only 218 Recovered

Offered here is an exceptional 1865-S Liberty Head $20 Double Eagle certified NGC MS61, recovered from the legendary SS Republic shipwreck. Even among the famous SS Republic discoveries, this Small S mintmark variety stands apart as one of the most elusive and desirable issues recovered from the wreck.

Leather SS Republic Display Book included

According to the original SS Republic population reports, only 218 examples of the 1865-S Small S variety were recovered from the Atlantic Ocean, making this one of the scarcer Civil War shipwreck Double Eagles available to collectors today. (capstonecoins⁠)

Struck during the final year of the American Civil War at the San Francisco Mint, this magnificent Double Eagle survived more than 140 years beneath the Atlantic Ocean after the SS Republic sank in a hurricane off the coast of Georgia in October 1865. The remarkable recovery by Odyssey Marine Exploration transformed these historic coins into some of the most sought-after shipwreck treasures in American numismatics. (NGC⁠)

Highlights

• Date: 1865-S

• Denomination: $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle

• Variety: Small S Mintmark

• Certification: NGC MS61

• Provenance: SS Republic Shipwreck

• Historic Civil War-era gold issue

• Only 218 Small S examples recovered

• Outstanding eye appeal with original mint luster and famous shipwreck pedigree

The combination of Civil War history, scarce Small S variety, and documented SS Republic provenance creates a numismatic opportunity that few collectors will ever own. These coins appeal to advanced collectors of Liberty Double Eagles, shipwreck treasures, Civil War coinage, and historically significant American gold.

Purchase with confidence from Capstone Acquisitions, headquartered in Austin, Texas, serving collectors worldwide for over 20 years. We are proud members of the International Association of Professional Numismatists (IAPN) and the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG), organizations recognized for their commitment to the highest standards of integrity and expertise in numismatics.